The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) started as a pilot program in January 2011. It was made a permanent program in the department after a very successful six-month pilot. Sergeant Stephen Wick, the team’s current supervisor, developed and implemented the program.

Program Description

HOT is comprised of one sergeant, two officers, and one mental health professional from the Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority (MHMRA) of Harris County. The team helps the homeless with the following: